AGO Art Camp, Administrative Lead Counsellor

Overview

AGO Art Camp, Administrative Lead Counsellor is a Temporary Full-Time position (35 hours per week) located in Toronto with an hourly rate of $20. Target start date: 05/13/2026. Target end date: 09/11/2026. The role reports to the Manager, Camp, Courses and Studio Programming and supports camp operations, attendance management, frontline customer service, and staff mentorship during the summer. Responsibilities

Organize, maintain and distribute camp attendances and associated lists, including daily and weekly reports. Lead daily attendance check-in and check-out processes for all campers; collaborate with Visitor Services to maintain up-to-date records. Oversee volunteer placement and assist with counsellor placements. Manage day-to-day camp operations, provide excellent front-line customer service (in-person, by phone, and email); cover for counsellor and lead staff absences as required. Plan and lead activities in collaboration with the Manager, Camp Coordinator, fellow lead staff, counsellors and volunteers; support indoor and outdoor programming to promote well-being and safety. mentor counsellors and volunteers, demonstrating best practices in behavioural management, customer service, program planning and delivery, and health & safety awareness. Implement a comprehensive counsellor and volunteer training program; write an end-of-summer report with recommendations for the following summer. Qualifications

Enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary program in arts administration, visual arts, education, physical education, health and recreation or related field (or within 24 months of graduation). Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C is required before start of employment. Experience in child behaviour management and supervising groups of children (aged 5-13) in camp or educational settings. Enjoys working with children and youth. Strong computer skills (word processing, data processing); familiarity with Excel, Word and Outlook. Experience with CampBrain software is an asset. Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong problem solving, team-building and training abilities. Strong interest in the visual arts. Please note:

The AGO Summer Art Camp positions align with the Young Canada Works eligibility criteria. Recent grads are welcome to apply. Join us in crafting creative futures! Apply today! For more information about AGO Art Camp visit

https://ago.ca/learn/camps/summer-art-camp . We invite individuals who reflect the diversity of our visitors to apply by submitting a tailored cover letter and CV. We thank all applicants but note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) uses AI features to support efficiency and consistency, but all hiring decisions are made by our managers and HR team. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act & AGO’s Recruitment & Selection Policy for Staff, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer. External Application Deadline:

04/03/2026

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